Pupusas, Arepas, Ceviches and Lots of Tacos Coming to Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo Festival

The second annual celebration of Hawai‘i’s Latino community showcases all kinds of food, music and more at Ka Makana Ali‘i.
Frolic Hawai‘i,

 

You knew May would be busy, right? Close on the heels of Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta is Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i—and organizers say the second annual showcase of Latino food and culture promises to be bigger, with more food and activities. Admission to the family-friendly event is free.

 

So there’ll be plenty of tacos, all kinds. But not just birria, nachos and quesadillas. Reflecting the island’s diverse Latin food scene, you’ll also find ceviches from Sonora and Peru, Salvadoran/Honduran pupusas, arepas and empanadas from Venezuela, and Peruvian salchipapas and lomo saltado. Plus Native American fry bread, vegan and gluten-free baked goods, Southern soul food and lots and lots of agua fresca. Find the complete menus below.

 

Since life is about more than food (what?!), also at the Cinco de Mayo Festival, you’ll find live music, a low-rider car show, craft vendors, a keiki zone (inflatables, games, face painting and even more tacos), a VIP area (private seating, drinks, snacks and other perks; buy tickets here), 21+ bars by Taqueria El Ranchero and Sinaloa Village by Sinaloa Tortillas.

 

Here are Sunday’s details, plus all the food below.

 

Cinco de Mayo Festival

When: Sunday, May 4, 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Ka Makana Ali‘i (behind Taqueria El Ranchero)
Admission: Free
Info: @hispanicchamberhi

 

Celine’s Best

  • Loaded nachos
  • Loaded waffle dogs
  • Loaded fries

 

Da Seafood Cartel

 

ceviches at cinco de mayo festival

Photo: Courtesy of Da Seafood Cartel

 

  • Ceviche
  • Aguachile

 

SEE ALSO: Find Umami-Packed Aguachile and Tostadas at Da Seafood Cartel’s New ‘Aiea Restaurant

 

Earthy Palate

 

loaves of lilikoi banana bread for cinco de mayo festival

Photo: Courtesy of Earthy Palate

 

Vegan and gluten-free

  • Brownies: ube, Mexican hot chocolate, macadamia nut, classic fudge
  • Liliko‘i bar
  • Banana breads: liliko‘i macadamia nut, classic, chocolate chip, ube
  • Crispy-soft cookies: Mexican hot chocolate, peanut butter, white chocolate chip macadamia nut, chocolate chip

 

Fresca Hawai‘i

  • Agua frescas: pineapple mango, cucumber lime, jamaica, platano, tamarindo
  • Churros
  • Esquites
  • Gorditas

 

Guaiqueri Empanadas

  • Empanadas and guasacaca sauce
  • Arepas
  • Cocada

 

SEE ALSO: New Latin Foodscape: Guaiqueri’s Venezuelan Empanadas

 

Ho‘opili Tribal Council

 

native american fry bread topped with apples and whipped cream

Photo: Courtesy of Ho‘opili Tribal Council

 

  • Navajo fry bread with honey, powdered sugar and cinnamon
  • Navajo fry bread with strawberries and whipped cream
  • Navajo fry bread with apple-pie filling and whipped cream

 

Lahaina Tacos

  • Tacos: asada, pollo, adobada, cochinita pibil, lengua, chorizo, veggies

 

SEE ALSO: Lahaina Tacos, Downtown’s New Taqueria, Opens Today in Pioneer Plaza

 

Madres Churros

  • Gluten-free, vegan poi churros: ube, liliko‘i, Onomea dark chocolate

 

Mary’s Girl in the Kitchen

  • Oxtail cheesesteak quesadilla
  • Rotel nachos

 

Pacos Tacos Hawai‘i

  • Tacos
  • Taco salad

 

Peruvian Corner

 

takeout box overflowing with lomo saltado

Photo: Courtesy of Peruvian Corner

 

  • Crispy Calamari
  • Yuca fries
  • Salchipapas peruana
  • Noodles steak
  • 3 milk chocolate
  • Ceviche clasico
  • Lomo saltado
  • Tallarin saltado

 

SEE ALSO: New Latin Foodscape: At Peruvian Corner, a Backyard Oasis of Sabor

 

Pueblo Honolulu

  • Carne asada tacos
  • Adobada tacos and quesadillas

 

Pupusas En Hawai‘i

 

Pupsas and other latino dishes for cinco de mayo festival

Photo: Courtesy of Pupusas En Hawai‘i

 

  • Pupusas
  • Elotes
  • Platanos
  • Drinks

 

Shaka Mex

 

menu of mexican foods for cinco de mayo festival

Photo: Courtesy of Shaka Mex

 

  • Roasted pork tacos
  • Carne asada nachos
  • Jalapeño poppers
  • Coconut horchata
  • Jamaica agua fresca

 

Southern Love

  • Pozole
  • Baked beans, chicken sandwich, hot honey wings, ribs and mac
  • Shrimp or catfish po boys
  • Sweet tea, lemonade

 

SEE ALSO: Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu

 

Straight Outta Husk

 

wooden table loaded with assorted mexican dishes

Photo: Courtesy of Straight Outta Husk

 

  • Tacos birria
  • Tamales: chorizo, chile relleno and pineapple corn
  • Horchata: regular and ube

 

SEE ALSO: Straight Outta Husk Is O‘ahu’s Newest Mexican Food Gem

 

Tacos En Paraíso

  • Tacos: carnitas, carne asada, pollo asado, chorizo, campechano, nopales
  • Mexican Coca-Cola and agua de jamaica

 

The Agua Babe

  • Agua frescas: lime/watermelon, liliko‘i, lime/lavendar, lemon, pineapple, watermelon
  • Cookie butter horchata
  • Matcha latte
  • Strawberry tres leche
  • Espresso latte

 

 

Cinco de Mayo Festival

When: Sunday, May 4, 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Ka Makana Ali‘i (behind Taqueria El Ranchero)
Admission: Free
Info: @hispanicchamberhi

 

 

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